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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,195.37 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,195.37 and 651.87 is: 977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,195.37 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,195.37 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,195.37 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 779,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,225.84/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.99

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